From his beginnings at the very first New Zealand Opera School in 1995 to commanding the world’s most prestigious stages — including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Teatro alla Scala, Vienna State Opera, Bayreuth, and Salzburg — Simon O’Neill’s career is one of brilliance shaped by dedication.
His collaborations with legendary conductors like Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Christian Thielemann, his Grammy Award, and his appointment as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit are milestones that reflect a lifetime of artistry — one rooted in Whanganui.
As Patron, Simon reminds us that every international success story begins with belief, discipline, and the right foundation — values that still define the NZ Opera School today.
🌟 From Whanganui to the world, the journey of young voices continues.
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